Kyle & District Health Centre - Palliative Care Associate

Volunteers will offer one to one visiting and socialization.

Deliver and offer comfort items to patient and family. Communicate with Palliative Care Coordinator for connection with additional supports

Potential Volunteers must complete Palliative Care Training Program per the Palliative Care Coordinator. Must be comfortable with patients at end of life. Ability to function in an emotionally stressful environment. Comfortable in a health care setting, accepting and open minded.

Volunteer Coordinator will provide on-site orientation/training. Palliative Care Coordinator will provide Palliative Care Volunteer Training, roles of volunteer and boundaries, dying process.

Shifts will vary depending upon the client's needs.  Mornings afternoons or evenings.